Alberta Health Services Provincial Pediatric Weight Management
Childhood obesity is now projected to produce a generation of Albertan’s who can expect early onset of chronic disease, premature disability and reduced quality of life.
The following resources can guide understanding of household food insecurity in the Canadian health and social context, inform program and policy development, and address myths and misconceptions of the experience of household food insecurity and take effective actions to address it.
Canadian Paediatric Society program to help pediatricians, family physicians and other health professionals promote physical activity, nutrition, and other healthy choices.
Use the Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual to search for nutrition care information for many diseases and conditions specific to the pediatric population and access the formularies, calculators, and customizable menus and handouts.